Chemical Sensors and Biosensors [Paperback]

Covering the huge developments in sensor technology and electronic sensing devices that have occurred in the last 10 years, this book uses an open learning format to encourage reader understanding of the subject.

• An invaluable distance learning book
• Applications orientated providing invaluable aid for anyone wishing to use chemical and biosensors

Key features and subjects covered include the following:

• Sensors based on both electrochemical and photometric transducers
• Mass-sensitive sensors
• Thermal-sensitive sensors
• Performance factors for sensors
• Examples of applications
• Detailed case studies of five selected sensors
• 30 discussion questions with worked examples and 80 self-assessment questions
• 140 explanatory diagrams
• An extensive bibliography
  

Series Preface

Author's Preface

Acronyms, Abbreviation and Symbols

About the Author

Introduction

Introduction to sensors

Sensors and biosensors - definitions

Aspects of sensors

Transduction Elements

Electrochemical transducers - introduction

Potentiometry and ion selective electrodes: the Nernst equation

Voltammetry and amperometry

Conductivity

Field effect transistors

Modified electrodes, thin film electrodes, microelectrodes and screen printed electrodes

Photometric sensors

Sensing Elements

Introduction&ll³q